Summer in Arcady a Tale of Nature

""Summer in Arcady: A Tale of Nature"" is a novel written by James Lane Allen. The story is set in a small town in Kentucky and follows the lives of a group of young people during the summer months. The main character, David, is a young man who is deeply in love with a girl named Nanny. However, Nanny is engaged to another man, and David must come to terms with his unrequited love. The novel explores themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Allen's writing is known for its descriptive and poetic style, and ""Summer in Arcady"" is no exception. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world, from the lush forests to the babbling brooks. Throughout the novel, Allen weaves in themes of environmentalism and the importance of preserving the natural world. He also touches on the struggles of young adulthood, as the characters grapple with their own emotions and desires. Overall, ""Summer in Arcady"" is a beautiful and thought-provoking novel that celebrates the beauty of nature and the complexities of the human heart.1896. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. The book begins: Silently summer waxes. The first wave of warmth trembles northward, pauses, flees back, is gone; but it has left an imperishable touch on thousands of delicate things as a glacier scars the rocks. Another wave, more heated, more vitalizing, creeps forward; even while advancing, it has died away amid the common chill. Then follow the sunlit breakers, running faster and farther toward the changeless coast of the North, until over the entire gentle zone settles one deep, tranquil, crystalline, perfumed sea. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.